Monroe
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My 76 Custom is 9lbs 10oz... light for a Norlin Custom.
My R9 is 9lbs 1oz.
My 336 is 6lbs 8oz, and yes it feels lighter when you first pick it up.
But on the strap, I'd be pressed to feel the difference, even after 4-5 sets.
As for weight preference in LPs, I tend to prefer them around 9lbs
On paper, a real light one seems like it would be fantastic, but I find the lightest ones can lack focus.
My friend has a 2010 R8 that tips the scales at 8lbs 3oz, and it plays nice but is a bit too squishy for me.
I realize a lot of it depends on your playing style as well as your rig.
My R9 is 9lbs 1oz.
My 336 is 6lbs 8oz, and yes it feels lighter when you first pick it up.
But on the strap, I'd be pressed to feel the difference, even after 4-5 sets.
As for weight preference in LPs, I tend to prefer them around 9lbs
On paper, a real light one seems like it would be fantastic, but I find the lightest ones can lack focus.
My friend has a 2010 R8 that tips the scales at 8lbs 3oz, and it plays nice but is a bit too squishy for me.
I realize a lot of it depends on your playing style as well as your rig.
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